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The Rule of St. Benedict
- An Introduction to the Contemplative Life
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's summary
A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity.
The Rule of St. Benedict has governed monastic communities for centuries, but it is far more than a standard religious text. The Rule is, above all, a handbook for living a deliberate life - no matter your religious background or beliefs. It teaches the importance of contemplation and silence, of solitude, and the power of community and unity.
With lessons focusing on the simple acts of everyday life, like eating and daily work, along with wisdom for the deeply personal and internal facets of living, such as cultivating humility and practicing forgiveness, The Rule of St. Benedict is a profound guide to living a good and meaningful life.
An award-winning translator, Philip Freeman’s version of The Rule is beautifully accessible in its language. With a simple and direct style, the book lays out a way of living that is transformative in its simplicity and striking in its power.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Essentials
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- Ash Wiersma
- 10-06-23
Wonderful!
So grateful to have read this, love the introduction and narration! Recommend to everyone, even if you aren’t religious.
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- 12-04-21
a most helpful.book
This is a very practical translation of the Rule which is easy to understand.
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- Adrian Chan-Wyles Ph.D
- 12-27-20
Divinely Transcendent...
One of the greatest texts of humanity expertly read and presented. Its depth and breadth is astonishing as is its philosophical and ideological implications. Everyone who encounters this text is on a personal journey of inner and outer exploration. The content was devised within the cultural setting of an early Christian monastery - but its import far out shines this original purpose and gives us something of the original Christianity. St Benedict was a truly extraordinary being and I say all this as someone who is not a Christian.
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Written in 516, The Rule of Saint Benedict for monastic living has been soul-inspiring for a countless number of people–not only monks, nuns and priests, but also a considerable number of lay people. It covers matters of doctrine, the structure of the monastery as the House of God, and observance of the Divine Office. The Rule gives a fascinating insight into the standards and behaviour expected of monks in their everyday lives. It remains notable for embodying the concept of a written constitution and influencing the shape of medieval Europe.
By: St Benedict
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How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job
- A Guide for Benedictine Oblates and Other Christians Who Follow the Monastic Way (Voices from the Monastery)
- By: Br. Benet Tvedten
- Narrated by: Jon M. Sweeney
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today’s hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential guide explains how people who live and work in “the world” are still invited to balance work with prayer, cultivate interdependence with others, practice hospitality, and otherwise practice their spirituality like monks.
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5 out of 5 stars
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very interesting
- By Booklass on 10-25-23
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The Life and Prayers of Saint Benedict
- By: Wyatt North
- Narrated by: David Glass
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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St. Benedict was not interested in fame, power, or legacy. He was only interested in living the Christian life to the fullest and helping those around him do the same. The rest is history - and the work of Providence. Not only consecrated religious, but also many lay people, find inspiration in his call to balance, discipline, and prayer. Historically, St. Benedict helped bridge the early Church with the medieval period by standing on the shoulders of the fathers of the monastic tradition.
By: Wyatt North
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Hannibal
- Rome’s Greatest Enemy
- By: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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More than 2,000 years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome. Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome's growing empire. But what kind of person would dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp?
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5 out of 5 stars
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very excellent book on Hannibal; highly recommend
- By Michael E. B. on 10-04-22
By: Philip Freeman
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How to Live
- What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community
- By: Judith Valente, Martin E. Marty - afterword, Joan Chittister OSB - foreword
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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The Rule of St. Benedict arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our lives offering a way forward from the divisions gripping our country.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it. Inspirational
- By ToddH on 07-25-23
By: Judith Valente, and others
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A Little Benedictine Oblate Manual
- By: James Nugent
- Narrated by: Valerie Gilbert
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 11
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There are many guides and books that give excellent wisdom for those who would seek to make an offering of their lives to God. Still there is little practical information about how about how to go about the day to day business of being a Benedictine Oblate. This audiobook is an attempt to give practical suggestions to the beginner and the "expert". However, if what you do, gets you closer to God every day, then don't change a thing. But if you need new materials, new practices, new ideas or attitudes; then just consider listening to this audiobook.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Giving your life over to God
- By LITRPG Audiobook Reviews on 05-04-18
By: James Nugent
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The Seven Storey Mountain
- By: Thomas Merton
- Narrated by: Sidney Lanier
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Abridged
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The Seven Storey Mountain is the extraordinary spiritual testament of Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a man who experienced life to its fullest in the world before entering a Trappist monastery. By the end of his life, he had become one of the 20th century's best-known and beloved Christian voices. This autobiography deals...not with what happens to a man, but what happens inside his soul.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Letter to Audible
- By Victoria A. McCargar on 08-06-17
By: Thomas Merton
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The Confessions of St. Augustine
- By: St. Augustine, R.S. Pine-Coffin - translator
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 335
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A story of spiritual awakening, St. Augustine's Confessions is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent Christian thinker. Widely seen as one of the first Western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of Augustine of Hippo, from his days as a self-confessed sinner to his acceptance of Christianity as an older adult.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very listenable translation.
- By Will on 08-20-17
By: St. Augustine, and others
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Praying the Rosary Like Never Before
- By: Edward Sri
- Narrated by: Douglas James
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 250
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Do you have two and a half minutes in your day that you can give to God? This is the beauty of the rosary. You don’t have to pray the rosary all at once and you can pray it anywhere! Do you struggle with praying the rosary: finding time, fighting distractions, worrying about your mind wandering? In Praying the Rosary Like Never Before, Edward Sri offers practical suggestions that come from the rosary’s tradition and, most especially, St. John Paul II. These helpful tips will make the rosary a constant companions through the different seasons, moments, and challenges we all face.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An eye opener!
- By Bellareyse on 04-22-19
By: Edward Sri
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Life Together
- The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community
- By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 961
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The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantástico!!
- By Tamika May on 05-12-15
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Prayer
- Finding the Heart's True Home
- By: Richard J. Foster
- Narrated by: Terence Aselford
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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First published in 1992, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home has become a classic on its eponymous subject. Awarded Christianity Today's Book of the Year award and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Gold Medallion award, Prayer continues to receive widespread acclaim as one of the most thorough and insightful treatments of this central spiritual practice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Introduction to Prayer
- By Adam on 09-16-07
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The Illumined Heart: Capture the Vibrant Faith of the Ancient Christians
- By: Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Why are modern Christians so indistinguishable from everyone else? How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not? How could the first Christians fast valiantly, but we feel deprived without dessert? How did New Testament believers pray without ceasing? How could the early Christian martyrs actually forgive their torturers? What did the Christians of the first centuries know that we don't? This book explores these questions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Illuminating wisdom! Thank you!
- By James A. Coles Jr. on 06-17-16
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Alone With God
- Rediscovering the Power and Passion of Prayer
- By: John MacArthur
- Narrated by: Maurice England
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 351
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Embrace the Lord's pattern for prayer. God longs for us to spend time with Him. Yet while His invitation is extravagant, too often we struggle to spend even brief moments with our Heavenly Father. For some, action has replaced prayer. For others, requests can take priority over relationship, as we try to mold God to our desires. How did the simple act of prayer become so complicated? Renowned pastor and author John MacArthur invites you to experience the art of prayer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Prayer Life is Renewed
- By Teresa Kodie on 06-08-14
By: John MacArthur
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Ragamuffin Gospel
- By: Brennan Manning
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,387
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Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. In this new edition - now with a foreword by Michael W. Smith, testimony by Rich Mullins and the author's own epilogue, "Ragamuffin Ten Years Later," Brennan Manning reminds us that nothing could be further from the truth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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JUST AS WE ARE, NOT AS WE 'SHOULD' BE
- By Kindle Customer...Tony Chiarilli on 08-30-12
By: Brennan Manning